Senior Family Solicitor – Care Team
A leading, well-established family law practice is seeking an experienced Senior Family Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with Family Practice Rights (litigation and advocacy) and 10+ years’ PQE to join our Southwest based team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a modern, progressive firm known for its high-quality Legally Aided work in the Southwest.
Salary: £55k – £75k per year
Working hours: Full-Time or Part-Time / Flexible hours available
Location: Exeter, Taunton, Weston-Super Mare (hybrid working available)
The Role
You will manage your own caseload, although you will be supported appropriately by a highly experienced team of senior solicitors, newly qualified solicitors, trainees and paralegals.
- Representing parents, family members and children in all aspects of public law proceedings across courts predominately in the Southwest but also further afield
- Representing children in R16.4 proceedings
- Being willing to take instructions from competent children
- Private law children work available
- Conducting your own advocacy
- Maintaining professional accreditations
- Supervision of fellow fee earners
- Nurturing trainees
- Travel for meetings and court dates so ability to drive and daily access to a car is essential
You will have the autonomy to run your own files while being supported by an experienced and collaborative team.
About You
- Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with Family Practice Rights (litigation and advocacy) and 10+ years’ PQE in family law
- Accredited member of either the Children Panel, or Resolution
- Strong experience handling Legal Aid Casework in children law
- Excellent client care and communication skills
- Familiarity with case management systems (LEAP preferred but not essential)
- Familiarity with CCMS and the HMCTS portal
- Ability to work in a paperless environment
What’s on Offer?
- Hybrid and flexible working (genuine work-life balance)
- Supportive, forward-thinking culture
- Modern systems and processes
- Progression and opportunities for those who wish to move into supervising and team leader roles
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- 25-30 days holiday a year, depending on experience, plus bank holidays
Why Apply?
This role is ideal for a family lawyer looking to join a firm that genuinely supports:
- Family values
- A collaborative approach to family law
- A commitment to access to justice
If you are an experienced Senior Family lawyer looking for a new challenge and new perspective on life in the best location in the country, please contact us via recruitment email: recruitment@walkerfamilylaw.co.uk
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